United, Southwest, Alaska Rise Despite Mixed Earnings

Airline stocks rose in late morning trading Thursday after several reported Q4 earnings. United Continental Holdings' (UAL) loss wasn't a great as analysts expected. Alaska Air's (ALK) earnings and revenue rose and Southwest's (LUV) EPS beat on lower fuel prices. United lost 58 cents a share, less than the 61 cents analysts were expecting. Revenue dipped 2.5% to $8.7 billion, slightly above ...

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